Media Blog 2 - coursework - Mr Bush

  What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? a accurate portrayal  of London , brilliant cast , shows real life problems What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? the focus non the house market and the different lives of different people with different wealth  How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life? birds eye shots to show the streets and arrangement of London   How does the trailer introduce the different narrative strands suggesting tension or enigma in the 40-second running time? it shows many different characters and their day to day lives  and the main plot of the unknown guy taking photos  What does the article suggest about the 'state of the nation' genre and how Capital is an example of this? it shows an accurate repre...

  1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. it tells  a story, and delivers narrative resolution, in a number of parts over a  period of time. Typically, adaptions of novels have been serialised for  television and broadcast over a set number of episodes, 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet?  ABC’s The Avengers (1961-1969) and Danger  Man (1962-1968) being notable examples. Euston Films, creators of The Sweeney (1975-1978) and Minder (1979 – 1994), 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your  own example  of an existing TV drama to fit each category. 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? Setting. Serial dramas play out in a ‘precinct’ or communal location  inhabited by the ensemble cast of characters. 5) How do TV dramas typically use character? What audience pleasures can be linked to character in TV drama? (Hint: Uses ...